The Tasmanian Model Aeronautical Association Inc. supports
aeromodelling in Tasmania
Tasmania is a great place to fly model aircraft. The temperate climate
and topography means you can fly year-round.
All regions of Tasmania have TMAA affiliated clubs that encourage this
exciting and challenging sport / hobby and the TMAA is here to keep
you flying, keep you safe, keep you active and promote this amazing
sport / hobby.
From high performance composite carbon-fibre aerobatic models that
carve graceful patterns in the sky to thermal gliders that stay aloft
for hours to scale models that look and fly just like the real thing,
there's something for everybody.
The MAAA is the largest aeromodelling organisation in Australia and
has considerable influence at governmental and local levels in how
aeromodellers are supported in this exciting and fulfilling sport /
hobby.
If you're new to flying model aircraft, get in touch with your nearest
club to find out more about the benefits of becoming a member and how
to join.
If you have questions about the TMAA and why it's a good idea to join up, see our FAQs at
the foot of the page
10 mins from St.Helens, the ECRCF is an active well-supported club
with all the facilities that a modeller would want. Get in touch
via email, 'phone, Facebook or visit the website for more details.
30mins from Hobart, the HMAC is an active, well-supported,
long-established club with extensive facilities and just 1km from
historic Richmond. Get in touch via email, 'phone, Facebook or
visit the website for more details.
LMAC is also one of the oldest model aircraft clubs in Tasmania,
established 1945. We fly RC, IC and electric, gliders, scale,
sports and also accommodate helicopters and drones.
Get in touch via Facebook or visit the website for more details.
Centrally located on the North West Coast, the NWA welcomes all
categories of flying, from powered scale to fun-fly, from
large-scale aerobatic models to gliding, thermal and slope.
Get in touch via email, 'phone, Facebook or visit the website for
more details.
Phoenix Flyers caters for all categories of flying, from
World-class powered scale to F2A Pattern to gliding. Located on
historic Panshangar, members enjoy what is arguably, the best
vista in the World.
Get in touch via email, 'phone, Facebook or visit the website for
more details.
Location: Various, D'port for slope soaring,
Valleyfield (nr. Epping Forest) for thermal competition. Stanley
for our annual slope soaring pilgrimage every Nov.
SEAT is Tasmania's only gliding exclusive club. We specialise in
competition gliding across F3J, F3B, F3F, F3k, F5L and F5J
disciplines. The executive is based in L'ton. and supports members
state-wide.
Get in touch via email, 'phone, Facebook or visit the website for
more details.
To become a member you have to join a club. Your club membership
automatically confers membership to both the TMAA and the national
body, the MAAA. This membership provides many benefits, one of which
being insurance coverage.
Go here for more details about the benefits of MAAA
membership.
How do I join a club?
Find your nearest, make contact (phone/email), arrange a visit
(usually Sundays) and introduce yourself. The locals here in Tasmania
are friendly and supportive. The application process varies from club
to club, but generally, you need to be nominated by an existing
full-time member before you can apply.
Do I have to be a member of TMAA/MAAA to fly a model?
No, but you won't be covered by TMAA/MAAA insurance or represented by
TMAA/MAAA in any legal capacity. Additionally, the TMAA/MAAA, besides
offering insurance cover, advocates on an aeromodeller's behalf e.g.
liasing with authorities/ stakeholders to obtain flying field access
or support.
Competition Flying Support
If you're keen on flying competitively, locally, nationally or
internationally, it's usual for event organisers to stipulate that
pilots need to have MAAA membership in order to fly.
Additionally, competitiors receive support such as branding
merchandise, Aussie flags / uniform and attendance costs.
Running an Event?
The TMAA / MAAA can help you run an event. Typical support might range
from event promotion to facilities, running costs to trophies.